One of the primary questions and objections that have persisted since the inception of homeopathy more than two centuries ago is the validity of the concept of the Vital Force (VF). This fundamental principle of homeopathy has been consistently disregarded and dismissed by conventional science as a fictitious idea lacking empirical support. Terms such as VF, Life Force, Vital Energy, Living Power are fundamental to alternative healing philosophies but remain unrecognized within the paradigm of contemporary physics and medicine. Nevertheless, scientific advance has progressed so that we are investigating subtle sub-atomic energies. Despite our limited comprehension of their origin and purpose, it is indisputable that we inhabit an intricate web of energies that connects us all. This web, potentially under the aegis of a higher, governing force, sustains life beyond the realm of individual volition or consciousness. Our inability to comprehend the profound enigmas of existence constitutes a considerable constraint, affecting both our understanding of reality and the fundamental principles of life and health. Conventional medical paradigms must evolve as mankind approaches a new era where the laws of the “material world” may be deemed subordinate to the principles governing subtle energies. Defining the nature and function of subtle energy is not merely an idle pursuit; it is an imperative necessity for the survival and evolution of medicine.
